Valentine Music and Movement Songs for Music Therapy Props I had fun making Valentine inspired music and movement props this year: balloon ball stretchy band streamers I’m also sharing some music and activities you can enjoy for this special time of extra love! Valentine Music
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Stretchy Band Creative Movement Prop Used in Eldercare I came across this video review of the stretchy band by Becky Watson, MT-BC of Music 4 Wellness and wanted to make sure to share it with you. Check it out below! Stretchy Band Used in Eldercare
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Teaching Literacy with the Stretchy Band I have mentioned several times before that I have some great videos that were taken back in 2012 and I am slowly working on getting through and sharing. The following is one I have really been wanting to share,
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Jump on Board the Stretchy Band Train Music Games Activities Back in 1997 I started to work at a child care center in Alaska. I worked in the two year old room and loved it. My sister made me a circle time tape and book
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The Influence of Mister Rogers This blog post will be a bit different than my norm, so I hope you’ll allow my ramblings a bit. I hope it encourages you in your work with the individuals you serve, young to the aged. It all started
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11 Circle Songs for Stretchy Band Music and Movement Activities A little over a year ago I was privileged to witness Harry Becket, MT-BC faciliate a group music therapy session at a nursing home in Springfield, MO. We had fun experimenting with the connect-a-band, bean
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Connect-a-Stretchy Band with Giddy Up and Old Brass Wagon Music Activities Here are few songs to use with the connect-a-stretchy band or stretchy band. Music stimulates both sides of the brain, lifts our spirits, and makes tedious activities seem fun. Incorporating motion with music brings
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Stretchy Band Shapes and Teamwork Last fall The Inspired Tree House reviewed the connect-a-band. The following video shows a group of kids working together to make a different shape with the connect-a-bands. (Here they have three connect-a-bands buckled together, the same size as a large
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Large Motor Skills and the Stretchy Band These latex bands covered in bright, rainbow colored cloth are awesome for gross motor activities and can facilitate so many child development skills including proprioception, strength, motor planning, balance, and midline crossing. Here are two large motor skills
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Children’s Librarians and the Stretchy Band For Music and Movement Games I recently completed a 400 tote bag order for a library in North Carolina. They were our clear pocket tote bag with some additions: custom embroidery and a zippered top. It took me several
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